Resources for Drivers and Their Families

Child Passenger Safety in Colorado www.Carseatscolorado.com(http://www.carseatscolorado.com/) ​ Safe Kids Worldwide www.Safekids.org(http://www.safekids.org/) ​ Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment www.cdphe.state.co.us/pp/injuryprevention(http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/pp/injuryprevention) ​ Colorado Department of Transportation www.coloradodot.info/programs(http://www.coloradodot.info/programs) ​ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration www.nhtsa.gov(http://www.nhtsa.gov/) ​ American Academy of Pediatrics www.aap.org(http://www.aap.org/) ​ BuckleBear the Safety Puppet www.Bucklebear.com(http://www.bucklebear.com/) ​ Motorcycle Safety http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/live-to-ride(http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/live-to-ride) American Automobile Association www.aaa.com (http://www.aaa.com/)www.colorado.aaa.com(http://www.colorado.aaa.com/) ​ Walk To School Information info@walkbiketoschool.org (mailto:info@walkbiketoschool.org)http://www.saferoutesinfo.org(http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/Motorvehiclesafety/index.html(http://www.cdc.gov/Motorvehiclesafety/index.html) Colorado Teen Driver www.coteendriver.com(http://www.coteendriver.com/) Web site geared for teen drivers and their parents, includes: the law, facts, tips and resources. ​ Colorado Department of Revenue (Division of Motor Vehicles) www.colorado.gov/revenue/dmv (http://www.colorado.gov/revenue/dmv)Information on obtaining a driver’s permit and driver’s license. List of certified driving schools. Answers to frequently asked questions. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety www.iihs.org (http://www.iihs.org/)This is the organization that determines the safety ratings for all cars. They have great information including which cars might be the best for your teen. ​ The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia www.teendriversource.com(http://www.teendriversource.com/) ​ Driving Institute of America www.drivinginst.com(http://www.drivinginst.com/) ​ Teen Driving Council www.teensafety.com(http://www.teensafety.com/) ​ National Safety Council http://teendriver.nsc.org (http://teendriver.nsc.org/)http://teendriver.nsc.org/parents.aspx(http://teendriver.nsc.org/parents.aspx) ​ Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association www.rmiia.org(http://www.rmiia.org/) ​ Alive at 25 (4 hour class) http://aliveat25.us(http://aliveat25.us/) ​ Allstate Insurance www.allstateteendriver.com(http://www.allstateteendriver.com/) ​ State Farm Insurance www.betterteendriving.com(http://www.betterteendriving.com/) ​ Older Driver Sensitive Topic Conversation Guide www.thehartford.com(https://drivesmartcolorado.com/resources/www.thehartford.com) ​ Free Online Seminar – Older Driver www.aarp.org(http://www.aarp.org/home-garden/transportation/driver_safety/?cmp=RDRCT-DRIVING36) ​ Driver Fitness Medical Guidelines www.nhtsa.gov(http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving+Safety/Older+Drivers) ​ Driver Rehabilitation Specialists http://www.aded.net/(http://www.aded.net/) ​ Find Driver Rehab Specialists www.myaota.aota.org(http://myaota.aota.org/driver_search/index.aspx/index.aspx) ​ Public Program: Fitness to Drive www.penrosestfrancis.org(https://drivesmartcolorado.com/resources/www.penrosestfrancis.org/psf/specialties/rehabilitation-services/fi%20tness-to-drive-driving-rehabilitation-program/) ​ Public Program: Adaptive Driving – Fort Collins www.brainrecov.com (https://drivesmartcolorado.com/resources/www.brainrecov.com%20) ​ Public Program: Adaptive Driving – Aurora www.spaldingrehab.com(http://spaldingrehab.com/service/adaptive-driving-program) ​ Downloadable Hard Copy of Driver Planning Agreement www.drivesmartcolorado.com(https://drivesmartcolorado.com/programs/older-adult-driver) ​ CarFit Finder www.car-fit.org(https://drivesmartcolorado.com/resources/www.car-fit.org) ​ Driver Safety Course – AAA www.seniordriving.aaa.com(http://www.seniordriving.aaa.com/) ​ Driver Safety Course – AARP www.aarp.org(http://www.aarp.org/home-garden/transportation/driver_safety/?cmp=RDRCT-DRIVING36) ​ National Older Drivers Website www.nhtsa.gov(http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving+Safety/Older+Drivers) ​ Free Safety Traffic Information www.nhtsa.gov(http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving+Safety/) ​ How Does My Medication Affect My Driving www.seniordriving.aaa.com(http://www.seniordriving.aaa.com/) ​ Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) 2014 Strategic Highway Safety Plan https://www.codot.gov/safety/safety-data-sources-information/safety-plans/colorado-strategic-highway-safety-plan(https://www.codot.gov/safety/safety-data-sources-information/safety-plans/colorado-strategic-highway-safety-plan) ​ Video Toolkit on Medical Conditions in Older Drivers http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving+Safety/Older+Drivers/Video+Toolkit+On+Medical+Conditions(http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving+Safety/Older+Drivers/Video+Toolkit+On+Medical+Conditions) ​ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Older Drivers http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving+Safety/Older+Drivers (http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving+Safety/Older+Drivers) American Association of Retired Persons http://www.aarp.org/(http://www.aarp.org/) ​ American Automobile Association www.seniordriving.aaa.com(https://drivesmartcolorado.com/resources/www.seniordriving.aaa.com) ​ National Institute on Aging www.nia.nih.gov(https://drivesmartcolorado.com/resources/www.nia.nih.gov/)

Representing, Servicing and Promoting Transit in Colorado http://www.coloradotransit.com/Transit-in-Colorado/Transit-Director(http://www.coloradotransit.com/Transit-in-Colorado/Transit-Director) ​ Getting There Guide www.drmac-co.org(https://drivesmartcolorado.com/resources/%20www.drmac-co.org) A resource guide to transportation services for the Denver Metro Area ​ North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization http://www.nfrmpo.org(http://www.nfrmpo.org/Home.aspx) A resource for locating transportation services that offer alternatives to moving around the region by personal vehicle. ​ Mountain Rides www.mtnride.org/ride-resources/(http://www.mtnride.org/ride-resources/) They help those who live in the Northwestern Colorado region find transportation. ​ Complete listing of Colorado’s Area Agencies on Aging www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-VetDis/CBON/1251651403806(http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-VetDis/CBON/1251651403806)

Colorado Graduated Drivers Licensing Laws • Rules of the Road Powerpoint download Download Here(https://drivesmartcolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rules-of-the-Road-Update-2014-for-Website.pptx) • www.allstateteendriver.com(http://www.allstateteendriver.com/) • www.driveithome.org(http://www.driveithome.org/) • www.betterteendriving.com(http://www.betterteendriving.com/) • www.celebratemydrive.com(http://www.celebratemydrive.com/) • For more information on Colorado’s GDL laws, go to: www.COTeenDriver.com(http://www.coteendriver.com/) • On-line training for parents and guardians to help better understand Colorado’s Graduated Driver Licensing Law: http://www.gdl.dphe.state.co.us/(http://www.gdl.dphe.state.co.us/) • Experience an interactive tool explaining the requirements for permits based on your teen’s age: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/Teens/getting-and-keeping-your-license/steps-to-getting-your-license.html(http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/Teens/getting-and-keeping-your-license/steps-to-getting-your-license.html) • For a list of state-approved driving schools, visit the website for the Colorado Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1186129986882(http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1186129986882) • Online help for new licenses from the DMV: http://www.colorado.gov/apps/dor/dmv/smartstart/apply/newTeenLicense.jsf(http://www.colorado.gov/apps/dor/dmv/smartstart/apply/newTeenLicense.jsf) • For more information on the documents to bring with you to the DMV to get a permit, http://w(http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1177024843056)ww.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1177024843056(http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1177024843056) • Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship for all adults that will supervise the permit-holder’s driving: http://w(http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=application%2Fpdf&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1251779519837&ssbinary=true)ww.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=application%2Fpdf&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1251779519837&ssbinary=true(http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=application%2Fpdf&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1251779519837&ssbinary=true) • Find a DMV office in your area: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1215770306435&pagename=Revenue-MV/RMVLayout(http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1215770306435&pagename=Revenue-MV/RMVLayout) • Use the Colorado Driver Handbook to print and sign a driving log for permit holders along with guidance for how to spend the required 50 hours of supervised driving: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=application%2Fpdf&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1251800113662&ssbinary=true(http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=application/pdf&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1251800113662&ssbinary=true) • Cheat-sheet of the rules and penalties for driver’s permits and GDL restrictions: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/SafetyAdvocates/documents/InvolveLawEnforcement/Pocket%20GDL%20Cards-4-2011.pdf(http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/SafetyAdvocates/documents/InvolveLawEnforcement/Pocket%20GDL%20Cards-4-2011.pdf) • Interactive website for teen drivers: www.whatdoyouconsiderlethal.com(http://www.whatdoyouconsiderlethal.com/) • An educational program that reveals the real dangers and consequences of distracted and wreckless driving: www.impactteendrivers.org(http://www.impactteendrivers.org/) • Speak Now! A program from the Department of Human Services to help you talk about substance use with your teen http://speaknowcolorado.org(http://speaknowcolorado.org/) Teaching Your Teen to Drive Once They Have a Permit • Drivers’ education requirements by age: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/Teens/getting-and-keeping-your-license/steps-to-getting-your-license.html(http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/Teens/getting-and-keeping-your-license/steps-to-getting-your-license.html) • Drivers education overview and locations http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1186129986882(http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1186129986882) • Top tips for parents for teaching teens how to drive: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/parent/tips-for-parents.html(http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/parent/tips-for-parents.html) • 8 Danger Zones to be aware of when teaching your teen: http://www.cdc.gov/ParentsAreTheKey/danger/index.html?s_cid=fb_patk529(http://www.cdc.gov/ParentsAreTheKey/danger/index.html?s_cid=fb_patk529) Teen Safe Driving Contracts • Walk through contract example: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/new-documents/parent-teen-driving-contract.pdf(http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/new-documents/parent-teen-driving-contract.pdf%20) • AAA of Colorado has resources for discussing safe driving with your teen: http://teendriving.aaa.com/CO/() • Allstate Foundation: http://www.allstatefoundation.org/parent-teen-agreement(http://www.allstatefoundation.org/parent-teen-agreement)

AARP Driver Safety www.aarp.org/home-garden/transportation/driver_safety/(http://www.aarp.org/home-garden/transportation/driver_safety/) ​ Car Fit an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit” them www.car-fit.org(http://www.car-fit.org/)